8:45 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX booster lands
Brooke Edwards
The Falcon 9 first stage booster just landed aboard SpaceX’s drone ship Just Read the Instructions on the Atlantic Ocean.
Although SpaceX’s onboard camera was not relaying video, cameras onboard the drone ship confirmed the landing.
8:37 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX liftoff in Florida
Brooke Edwards
The SpaceX Falcon 9 has left the launch pad!
8:30 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX webcast begins
Brooke Edwards
SpaceX’s launch webcast hosted on X (formerly Twitter) is now posted above, right below the countdown clock.
8:27 am ET March 14, 2026
T-10 minutes until today’s liftoff
Brooke Edwards
With skies partly cloudy over the Space Coast, now is the time to head outside to ensure you don’t miss the moment of liftoff − and see the rocket before it possibly disappears into the clouds.
8:14 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX launch today
Brooke Edwards
Today’s SpaceX Falcon 9 booster will land on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship out in the Atlantic Ocean. The only sound anticipated will be the rocket’s familiar rumble.
The Falcon 9 will be ferried back to port Canaveral, where it can be seen during a short stopping period.
8:06 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX fueling underway ahead of launch this morning
Brooke Edwards
Visual cues indicate Falcon 9 fueling procedures are now underway at Launch Complex 40, though SpaceX has yet to make an official announcement.
8:00 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX launch today in Florida
Brooke Edwards
The Brevard EOC has activated ahead of this morning’s SpaceX launch.
7:51 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX launch from Florida countdown
Brooke Edwards
SpaceX should begin fueling shortly for the liftoff time of 8:37 a.m. Here’s a behind-the-scenes rundown of SpaceX’s countdown timeline. T-minus:
- 38 minutes: SpaceX launch director verifies “go” for propellant load.
- 35 minutes: Rocket-grade kerosene and first-stage liquid oxygen loading begins.
- 16 minutes: Second-stage liquid oxygen loading begins.
- 7 minutes: Falcon 9 begins engine chill prior to launch.
- 1 minute: Command flight computer begins final prelaunch checks; propellant tank pressurization to flight pressure begins.
- 45 seconds: SpaceX launch director verifies “go” for launch.
- 3 seconds: Engine controller commands engine ignition sequence to start.
- 0 seconds: Liftoff.
7:40 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX rocket launch today from Cape Canaveral
Brooke Edwards
Today’s rocket launch marks the 18th of the year in Florida. It is SpaceX’s 17th of the year from Florida.
From both Florida and California launches combined, it marks the 32nd launch of the year for SpaceX alone.
7:24 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX launch today in Florida
Brooke Edwards
Today’s SpaceX Falcon 9 booster (first stage) is flying for the sixth time. It previously flew five other Starlink missions.
7:09 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch in Florida weather
Brooke Edwards
The Space Force 45th Weather Squadron has called for 75% chance of favorable weather during this launch window. That includes a low chance of weather violation in the booster landing area. Skies over Brevard County are mostly cloudy.
6:50 am ET March 14, 2026
SpaceX rocket launch live updates
Brooke Edwards
SpaceX has issued a slight delay. Liftoff is now set for 8:37 a.m.
